Entrepreneurial CTO for early-stage Start-up
Location: GR, I, Athens
Department: IT
Employment type: Other
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Internet
Function: Information Technology

Company profile:
Ependys GmbH aspires to build great startups in the realm of information and communication technology. Our prime focus is on startups which we actively manage and in which we hold a substantial/majority interest.

Job description:
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Requirements:
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Benefits:
Generous voting stock and competitive cash remuneration.A very influential role and the opportunity to shape your job.A highly motivated, experienced and ambitious team that brings with it international know-how in business and finances, and inroads to the venture capital and private equity world.Meritocracy.Modern mentality regarding working conditions that provides for flexibility and self-determination.